Celebrity Houses in Uganda: Canary, Frank Gashumba, Mulindwa and MC Mariachi

Renes Ndagire
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 Beyond their careers and public appearances, some celebrities have invested in beautiful homes and properties. From Canary Mugume and Frank Gashumba to Hajji Isaac Mulindwa and MC Mariachi.

Canary Mugume’s House 

Canary Mugume a famous NBS television journalist and news anchor, has earned alot from his profession hence constructing a house.

Canary’s house is located in Buziga one of Kampala’s well known residential neighbourhoods and associated with upscale residential homes that attract people looking for a more private surrounding.

His house is worth Shs.500million and his Garage collection includes a 2006 Toyota Mark X worth Shs.21,500,000.

Canary has kept his assets and properties out of the public eye so little is known about his house.

 Frank Gashumba’s House.

Frank Gashumba, a Ugandan businessman and public commentator who has earned a lot of  money from his career, investing it in properties including his house.

His house is located in Bunga Makidye division, an upscale residential neighborhood.   Frank’s house is a modern, multi-storey property featuring a white exterior, large glass windows and balconies. Its interior combines luxury and minimalist designs with polished floors, stylish ceilings, modern furniture and neutral-coloured walls. The home also sits in a secure, paved spacious compound with an automated sliding gate and spacious parking for his luxury vehicles. 

His house attracted public attention in October 2017 when security officials reportedly searched the property as a part of an investigation.

Frank does not only have one house he owns another in Kalungu Masaka District and this is his ancestral home although there is less information known about his villa.

Hajji Isaac Mulindwa (Makinawa)’s House

Hajji Isaac Mulindwa a veteran Ugandan businessman known for founding Makinawa Motors, one of Uganda’s established car-import businesses. Beyond his business interests, Mulindwa owns two residential homes.

He owns a house in Kololo, one of Kampala’s most prestigious residential neighbourhoods with luxury homes worth billions of shillings. The exact value property of his property is not known although comparable homes in Kololo range from approximately UGX 1.5 billion to over UGX 6 billion, depending on their size, design and facilities. 

His Makinawa Motors offices are also located along Prince Charles Drive in Kololo, although the business premises and his house are located in different parts of the neighbourhood. Hajji Mulindwa also owns a luxurious mansion in Ruharo Mbarara, his ancestral home.

MC Mariachi’s House

Beyond entertaining audiences Mariachi’s comedy career has earned him income that he has used to improve his lifestyle and invest in personal assets including building a house.

Mariachi completed his house and moved in by 2018 with his family.His house is a beautiful home with a blend of modern style and comfort. It features cream walls, a tiled front porch and a spacious living room with stylish furniture and a family dining area. The home also has a large veranda with glass doors and railings overlooking the compound, giving it an open and welcoming feel.The house is worth millions of Ugandan Shillings located in Nansana Wakiso District.

Mariachi owns a black  Mercedes-Benz ML350 worth Shs.100million.Despite being a well known comedian to people Mariachi doesn’t share much information about his properties to the public.

The homes of Canary Mugume, Frank Gashumba, Hajji Isaac Mulindwa and MC Mariachi offer a glimpse into the personal lives of four Ugandan personalities.

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